Why Maldives private islands are the ultimate escape for the elite traveller

Fuelled by a passion and purpose to expand on its ‘one island, one resort’ policy, the Maldives gestures to every holidaymaker who values his or her own personal space and yearns for a collection of bespoke treatment. This is why choosing to be stay at a private island resort property in the Maldives will have you living out the islander lifestyle, albeit in the lap of luxury!

Uncompromised privacy 

Although on the odd occasion, private islands in the Maldives do crowd up, this should not be taken in the negative. This is because a resort property is spread out across a wider section of the island and as a result, affords plenty of space and ease to move about, with no risk of intruding on a fellow traveller’s vacation. Especially, the infrastructure is designed in a manner that promotes intimate moments. Be it within the comfort of your over-water villa or when out and about the local beach. 

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No rushing to the beach or swimming pool

With a private island in this part of the world, you can say “goodbye” to noisy kids by the pool, polluted beaches and reserved sunbeds with no actual occupier. Thus, on a private island, you need not worry about aspects like those mentioned above, as you will either have your own private pool or your own little corner of sand to stretch out, unwind and contemplate your next move with a creative concoction in hand. Simply put, beach or pool time on a private island in the Maldives will not be associated with rushing crowds and annoying chitchat.

Luxury is a private island’s best friend  

One of the perks, if not the most important is the fact that private islands are known for being luxurious in every sense of the phrase. What’s more? Private island stays do not make this a secret at all, with the concept of ‘luxury’ woven into the fabric of its most discerning offerings. Furthermore, luxury can be witnessed across multiple areas. These include but aren’t necessarily limited to allowing guests access to exclusive equipment, offering living facilities in close proximity to nature and in the case of SO/Maldives, which is rated among top-notch Maldives 5 star resorts: diverse dining experiences, private lagoon outings and a bohemian beach club to make the most of.

Staff will be at your beck and call

Whether you wish for a personal butler to take care of your dietary needs while on holiday or require a daily supply of the freshest tropical fruit imaginable, then choosing to be based at a private island will be the perfect tonic for you. Whatever your whims or fancies, you can rest assured that they will be taken care of on your own terms. This way your mood or personal wellbeing will never be at risk of going sour during the course of your time.

Great tasting local dishes 

Chefs assigned to a resort property on a private island will only be working with not just the freshest ingredients but also the very best. Also, these culinary maestros certainly know their way around food and beverages and thus, guests like yourself will have access to well-prepared food that will be great to look at and even better to eat. In short, mealtimes on a Maldivian private island will be magnificent feasts. Be it fancy seafood spreads at the main restaurant or aromatic curries, topped off with pungent spices that can be had in the comfort of your villa, bungalow or secluded sandbank; time spent on a private island in the Maldives will be rewarding and truly breathtaking. Come, indulge and be satisfied beyond your wildest dreams!